ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The client expresses feelings of sadness and loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suggesting a support group validates the client's feelings and offers a constructive way to cope with emotional loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Barrel-shaped chest, clubbing, and pursed-lip breathing are classic COPD findings due to chronic lung changes and compensatory breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleansing the meatus with antiseptic solution is the first step to prevent infection during catheter insertion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube, the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-pressure alarms indicate airway obstruction; suctioning clears secretions, resolving the issue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and recently started taking risperidone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone can cause orthostatic hypotension, increasing fall risk, so implementing fall precautions is essential for client safety.